IET–INCOSE Technical Series 2026: Engineering Autonomy and Systems Excellence
Joint-event: Technical Talk 1 – Advancements in Systems Engineering Technical; Talk 2 – Autonomous Mobile Robots for Flexible Manufacturing: Bridging the Lab and the Factory Floor
About
Technical Talk 1 – Advancements in Systems Engineering
Speaker: Mr Robert Ong, President – INCOSE Singapore Chapter
Foundations and Advancements explores the discipline’s role in designing, integrating, and managing complex systems across industries such as aerospace, defense, healthcare, and information technology. Participants will gain insights into the holistic approach of systems engineering, which emphasizes lifecycle management, requirements analysis, risk assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The session will highlight how systems engineering bridges technical and organizational domains to ensure efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in modern projects.
Recent advancements in systems engineering, such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twins, artificial intelligence integration, and agile methodologies—will be discussed to showcase how the field is evolving to meet contemporary challenges. Attendees will learn how these innovations enhance decision-making, improve system validation, and accelerate development cycles. The seminar will also emphasize the growing importance of systems engineering in addressing global issues like smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, and sustainability.
Technical Talk 2 - Autonomous Mobile Robots for Flexible Manufacturing: Bridging the Lab and the Factory Floor
Speaker: Mr Cheng Chia Loon, Senior System Architect, Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are transforming flexible manufacturing by enabling intelligent material transport, adaptive task execution, and seamless human-robot collaboration. This seminar presents applied research advancing AMR perception, navigation, and decision-making in dynamic industrial settings. Emphasis is placed on bridging simulation and real-world deployment, highlighting challenges such as localization in cluttered environments, sensor fusion, and fleet coordination. Case studies from pilot projects in automotive and electronics sectors illustrate the transition from laboratory innovation to factory-scale implementation. Insights into system integration, human factors, and commercialization pathways offer a comprehensive view of how AMRs are re-shaping smart manufacturing eco-systems.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
28 Apr 2026
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Organiser
- Singapore Local Network
Registration information
*Dress code: Smart casual i.e. covered shoes required, no bermudas or shorts
If you have any enquiries, please contact Tjai Cheong Shin at CS.Tjai@ietvolunteer.org or Dr Jose Carlos Tupaz at Jose-Carlos.Tupaz@ietvolunteer.org
Speakers
Mr Robert Ong
President – INCOSE Singapore Chapter
With over 25 years of experience in software engineering, systems analysis and design, requirements engineering, ERP implementation, and process re-engineering, Robert specializes in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Digital Engineering. His expertise spans UML, SysML, UAF, and enterprise architecture frameworks, integrating AI-driven analytics, cybersecurity, and systems-of-systems design to enhance reliability, traceability, and digital transformation across complex engineering environments. His specialties are in Model-Based & Digital Engineering (MBSE, SysML, UAF), System-of-Systems & Enterprise Architecture, Process Re-engineering & ALM Integration, AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation.
Mr Cheng Chia Loon
Senior System Architect, Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore
Mr Cheng leads R&D projects in 3D reconstruction, SLAM, and robotic manipulation for automotive manufacturing at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore. He has over a decade of industrial experience across robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing, including key roles at Delta-NTU Corporate Lab. Cheng has managed multi-national collaborations projects. He also drives engineering innovation through cross-functional project leadership, vendor coordination across continents, and hands-on lab-to-factory system integration. He holds a Master of Science (Management of Technology) with Specialization in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the National University of Singapore. He was active volunteer with YP IET Singapore Network during 2013 – 2017 and Communities Committee Asia Pacific (CC-AP) representative for 2016/19. He was Paul Fletcher Award 2016 from the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (now IET).
Programme
• 6.30 – 7.00 pm Registration & Networking
• 7.00 – 7.25 pm Buffet Dinner
• 7.25 – 7.30 pm Opening Remarks – IET Singapore Network & INCOSE Singapore Chapter
• 7.30 – 8.15 pm Technical Talk 1 – Advancements in Systems Engineering
Q&A Session
• 8.15 – 9.00 pm Technical Talk 2 - Autonomous Mobile Robots for Flexible Manufacturing: Bridging the Lab and the Factory Floor
Q&A Session
• 9.00 – 9.30 pm Plaques presentation & closing
Group Photo & Networking
• 10.00pm Conclude